Union workers authorize strike if deal not reached with Kaiser Permanente
After months of picketing and labor negotiations, the SEIU-United Healthcare Workers West (SEIU-UHW) announced Thursday that they have authorized a strike to take place at the end of the month if they do not reach a deal with Kaiser Permanente.
Person in wheelchair wanted in connection of East Oakland shooting
Oakland police are searching for a person in a wheelchair potentially involved in a shooting that left a man injured in East Oakland.
California officer escorts horse after rider's DUI arrest
A person on horseback in central California was arrested for riding drunkenly, prompting a police officer to use a patrol car to help guide home the steed.
California regulators propose higher rates for PG&E customers to reduce wildfire risk
Power bills for about 16 million people in Northern California will likely increase after state regulators released two rate proposals for one of the nation’s largest utilities Wednesday.
Is Alameda County's new sheriff fulfilling campaign promise of 'transformational change'?
Is Alameda County's new sheriff fulfilling campaign promise of 'transformational change'? Jail opponents agree that Yesenia Sanchez is doing better than the past administration but that there's a very long way to go.
Former Vallejo cop to receive $900k settlement from city after he sued over 'badge bending' allegations
A former Vallejo police captain, who sued the City of Vallejo; saying he was fired for blowing the whistle on the secretive practice of badge bending by officers, is receiving a $900,000 settlement, according to his attorney.
Amazon boosting pay for contracted delivery drivers, company says
Amazon says it’s increasing pay for contracted drivers who deliver millions of packages to customers every day.
Disney releasing $1,500 Blu-ray collection of 100 movies
Movies such as "Toy Story," "Lilo & Stitch" and "Cars" will appear in the Disney Legacy Animated Film Collection.
French agency orders Apple to withdraw iPhone 12 from market over radiation concerns
France's National Frequency Agency said it recently checked 141 cellphones, including the iPhone 12, for electromagnetic waves capable of being absorbed by the body.
Oakland mayor ready to 'declare state of emergency' if police chief isn't selected by year's end
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao said she would "declare a state of emergency" if a new police chief isn't selected by the end of the year.
Apple’s new iPhones feature faster chips, better cameras and new charging ports
The new iPhone 15 hits stores on Sept. 22, with preorders beginning this Friday.
San Jose to pay over $3 million for police excessive force during George Floyd protests
San Jose police declared the protest unlawful, used tear gas and fired rubber bullets towards protesters. Multiple people were hit including Michael Acosta, who had to have his eye removed after the incident.
Lyft is rolling out a new feature matching women, nonbinary drivers and riders
San Francisco-based ride-hailing company Lyft has announced it’s rolling out a new feature that helps women and nonbinary drivers to be matched with women and nonbinary riders, in a move aimed at improving safety and allowing those drivers to have more control.
Ousted OPD chief hired to head New Orleans Police Department
Former Oakland Police Chief Anne Kirkpatrick was hired to lead the New Orleans Police Department.
Apple expected to unveil next generation of iPhones as company tries to reverse a recent sales slump
Apple is expected to take the wraps off its next iPhone on Tuesday during what has become an annual late summer rite aimed at giving more people more reasons to buy the technology trendsetter’s marquee product.
3 arrested in San Jose after shooting, police chase and discarded guns
San Jose police arrested three men on attempted murder charges stemming from a shooting earlier this month, which preceded a police chase and the suspects throwing guns out the window.
Disney, Charter resolve cable dispute hours before 'Monday Night Football' season kickoff
Hours before the fall’s first “Monday Night Football" game, Disney and Charter Communications have settled a business dispute that had left some 15 million cable TV customers without ESPN and other Disney channels.
Apple's big event: Consumers likely to see new iPhone, Apple Watch
Apple will hold a widely-anticipated event Tuesday, with many expecting the tech giant to unveil new devices that could soon hit the market. One of those is the iPhone 15, according to reports.
Dreamforce begins this week, SF at risk of losing conference due to homelessness, drug-use
Dreamforce is back at the Moscone Center this week. The big Salesforce conference brings 40,000 people to San Francisco. But Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff told the San Francisco Chronicle this could be the last time the conference is held in the city if it's impacted by the city's growing homeless population or problems surrounding open-air drug use.
2nd suspect apprehended in July Vallejo homicide case
The second of two suspects in a July homicide in Vallejo was arrested Wednesday, police said.